Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli attack on Iran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on June 13 “Israel’s flagrant violations against Iran that violate its sovereignty and security.”

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry slammed Israel’s “heinous” attack on Iran as a “blatant violation of international laws and norms,” Caliber.Az reports via Asharq Al-Awsat.

“The international community and United Nations Security Council have a major responsibility in ceasing this aggression immediately,” it stressed.

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached an unprecedented level following a large-scale Israeli military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. On 13 June 2025, the Israeli Air Force launched coordinated strikes against more than 100 sites across Iran, including facilities in Tehran, Natanz, Ahvaz, and East Azerbaijan Province. The assault reportedly involved around 200 aircraft and over 330 precision-guided munitions, marking one of the most extensive air operations in recent Middle Eastern history.

According to Israeli officials, the operation aimed to neutralise Iran’s nuclear weapons development and eliminate key figures in its military and scientific leadership. Among the reported casualties are senior IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and close advisers to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, framed the strike as a preemptive response to existential threats from Tehran.

Iran has accused both Israel and the United States of orchestrating the attack, vowing a powerful and inevitable retaliation. In response, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory and shut down its airspace, further intensifying the crisis. The attack has jeopardised upcoming nuclear negotiations and triggered global alarm over the potential for a full-scale regional war.

By Vugar Khalilov